Tilt-wing aircraft
US10562620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C11/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In various embodiments, a tilt-wing aircraft includes a fuselage; a first wing tiltably mounted at or near a forward end of the fuselage; and a second wing rotatably mounted to the fuselage at a position aft of the first wing. A first plurality of rotors is mounted on the first wing at locations on or near a leading edge of the first wing, with two or more rotors being mounted on wing portions on each side of the fuselage; and a second plurality of rotors mounted on the second wing at locations on or near a leading edge of the second wing, with two or more rotors being mounted on wing portions on each side of the fuselage. A flight control system generates a set of actuators and associated actuator parameters to achieve desired forces and moments.
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